2009 Nissan GT-R Road Trip: Inside Line Reader Visit #1

Before we bailed on LA we hooked up with Inside Line reader Kane Lee, who happens to live within walking distance of the Santa Monica Pier, this trip's launch point. The 35-year-old, self-described car fanatic moved to Los Angeles two years ago from New York, and he seems to be doing well for himself. His apartment is just steps from the beach and his Audi RS4 packs a Stasis Motorsport suspension.

After a quick walk around and a look at the Nissan GT-R's force fed V6, we even let Kane drive the car...

Traffic was thick, so he didn't exactly get a chance to pound on it, but he did get a good feel for the car. "I like the rigid feel of the suspension," he said. "But the car feels a bit big and heavy around town. My RS4 is smaller, and feels more tossable, but it is modifed."

Although the ride was limited by the confines of the city, there was one open stretch on Santa Monica's Ocean Blvd. where Kane was able to add some throttle and pull a single redline upshift. "Wow, this thing is a monster," he said following the burst of speed. "And I really like the sound of those turbos."

After the ride Kane was feeling so euphoric he even invited me to drive his Audi (big mistake), and I'll take him up on the offer as soon as I get back from Reno.

Scott Oldham, Inside Line Editor in Chief @ 4 miles

Categories: 2009 Nissan GT-R Road Trip,Nissan

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evilkane says:

08:50 AM, 03/26/08

Scott and Crew were awesome. Thank you so much for an amazing evening in an amazing car!!!

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dougtheeng says:

08:51 AM, 03/26/08

You guys should seriously consider opening up a Canadian office in Southern Ontario. And I say this not just because I'm rediculously jealous of Kane Lee, but......well, yah I'm rediculously jealous.

C'mon, I live in Niagara....imagine the photo opportunities!

ateixeira says:

09:17 AM, 03/26/08

Those seats look nice. I wouldn't mind a set of those!

sabastian says:

09:31 AM, 03/26/08

^ I agree. It's cool to see the GT-R's interior in something other than the standard black.

yacoub says:

09:54 AM, 03/26/08

"C'mon, I live in Niagara....imagine the photo opportunities!"

First GT-R over the falls? :)

SubyTrojan says:

03:17 PM, 03/26/08

evilkane said:
"Scott - Can you please find it in your heart to let me and my buddy get a look at the car in Santa Monica before your journey? (I am on my knees begging right now). Lunch at Boa or Sushi Roku? I will invite very attractive females to accompany us? Do you like blondes or brunettes?"

Where are the aforementioned very attractive females? Lies! j/k